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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 518.87 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 518.87 and 320.02 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 518.87 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/518.87 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 518.87 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 166,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,048.78/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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